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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for some intense scenes of action violence, brief nudity and language
Starring Kevin Costner, Chaim Girafi, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper, Michael Jeter, and Tina Majorino
In the future, the polar ice caps have melted, covering the Earth with water. The Mariner (Costner), a mysterious drifter, attempts to elude the savage "Smokers" and escort Helen (Tripplehorn) and her daughter Enola (Majorino) to the legendary Dryland.
| GENRE(S): | Sci-fi |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Peter Rader
David Twohy |
| DIRECTED BY: |
Kevin Reynolds
Kevin Costner |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 9, 1997 Video: January 23, 1996 Theatrical: July 28, 1995 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 136 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
[Anonymous] gave it a7:
200 million went down the drain, but not completely, as this film isn't a total disaster. However, it sure doesn't satisfy like 200 million dollar entertainment. Production design is top notch, and combined with some good special FX and sets, the money is definetaly on the screen. However, the story's off, and that's probably why the film didn't gross. After a promising battle in the beginning, albeit a little silly, once they're adrift on the mariner's ship, the film drags, and they accomplish little, whinig about who owns what. The characters don't have any depth, they just do what they do. The smokers, you don't even know why they do what they do. Outside of finding dryland, there's little focus in the plot, and ultimately the parts don't quite add up to something a 200 million dollar budget should deliver. Decent entertainment, but people would likely flock to more satisfying movies in the genre.
groundfisher gave it a6:
This movie starts off well, establishing a unique world, and the roles people occupy, their concerns, desires, and fears. I hoped the movie would go on to explore the world and the people within it by following Costner and whatever he encounters and his apparent, constant struggle to make a life for himself. And to see what lives other people have carved out for themselves. Unfortunately, the movie dwindles into a bit of a love story and an action-hero movie. Costner isn't bad as a surly drifter. The bad guys are all comic book. I thought the movie had potential and is certainly better than its reputation.
Stoneblue gave it a9:
I thought it was better darn GOOD. I can't wait until the extended version is available on DVD. Like the Mad Max epics, it's a move I enjoy watching over & over again.
Pat C. gave it a 4:
Caution: This film contains Costner.
Yoon Min C. gave it a 6:
It tries to be Road Warrior on the highseas but the thin plot sinks under the movie's epic ambitions. Costner as fishman is lackluster but Dennis Hopper's villainous role is a true riot and almost saves the movie. The bratty kid's repartee with Costner and Hopper are priceless.
Steven C. gave it a 7:
A lot better than you've heard. A neat no-brainer movie; a little overlong, but it's ultimately saved by Hopper.
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